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Motoring

mAhinDrA pik up

BY ALAN ROSENMEYER
he Mahindra Pik Up has been automatic versions of the Pik Up. vehicle, the extremely large turning
around for a long time now, so it’s Having experienced the off-road circle does make parking manoeuvres
Ta familiar sight on our roads and capabilities at the launch, we didn’t very awkward.
even more on farms around the country. use them at all on this test but Overall fuel consumption for the test
The large, upright cab provides plenty concentrated on urban driving and period was under 8l/100km. I consider
of headroom for tall passengers and I freeway cruising instead. this to be a superb result for a vehicle
personally like the low window line that During a road trip to the of this type. With an 80l tank, a range of
allows me to drive with my elbow on the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, we 1 000km can be achieved on a tank.
sill! cruised in comfort at 120km/h with The Pik Up load area is a bit smaller
All versions of the Pik Up are powered the engine spinning at a very low 2 than some competitors but the sides
by the proven M-Hawk 2.2l 4-cylinder 000 revs, making for pleasant cruising appear to be higher than most. The
turbodiesel motor providing 103kW and ability. Slow travel through the reserve Double cab versions are rated to carry
320Nm to the rear wheels in normal was relaxed and I didn’t noticed the 995kg although I did not try it with a
driving. In the S11 units, this is through gearbox hunting between gears at any load on this test drive.
a 6-speed torque converter automatic time, even when travelling at around Overall, the Mahindra is priced in
gearbox. The S10 units have the same 40km/h. In all circumstances, the shifts the bargain/value category of bakkies
specifications with a 6-speed manual are smooth and easy, remembering in SA and this makes it a superb value
gearbox. The 4-wheel drive is engaged that this is not the type of vehicle to proposition whether it be for work, family
at the twist of a knob alongside the gear be hurried in any case. or leisure use. The S11 top spec level
shifter, allowing 4H or 4L as needed. Standard features on the S11 allows it to compete at all these levels.
I attended the launch of the automatic versions include leather upholstery, With the double cab versions priced
versions early in 2020 and you will find two airbags, air-conditioning, from R327 499 to R421 999 as tested,
videos from that event on our YouTube infotainment touchscreen with including a 5-year/90 000km service plan,
channel. Incidentally, South Africa was navigation and a reverse camera. I consider this to be fantastic value for
actually the world premiere of the Unfortunately, as this is a large money.

Watch the video of the Mahindra Pik Up review by clicking on this link:
https://bit.ly/3fHmfro

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